How to pronounce gonad
Say it like GOH-nad. Gonad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH).
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- GOH
- nad
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gonad pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nadKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of gonad
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GOH-nad.
What does gonad mean?
- a gland in which gametes (sex cells) are produced
Words that rhyme with gonad
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gonad.
Questions about saying gonad
How do you pronounce gonad?
Say GOH-nad. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡoʊnæd/. In British English it is /ˈɡəʊnæd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gonad?
Gonad has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GOH). Broken into parts: GOH · nad.
Is gonad pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈɡəʊnæd/ (GOH-nad).